[Roadsters] FW: To Chrome or Not to Chrome, That Is The Question

[jeremy mayne]

I had been looking into reflective chrome powdercoating, such as these
Eastwoods products http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-coating.html but I
wasn't convinced by the look.  I need to able to refinish ALL the brightwork
on my 1600, and powdercoating doesn't look close enough to chrome to me to
chance using it on bumpers, headlight trim, etc.  But the chrome paint/plating
looks better, so I'll be very curious to know if anyone tries it.  To do all
my parts in real chrome would cost more than my car is worth!



Jeremy Mayne

70 SPL stroker

> From: joek at camberconstruction.com
> To: stebharvey at ameritech.net; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:22:39 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] FW: To Chrome or Not to Chrome, That Is The
Question
>
> Anybody have any experience with the Chrome colored powder coating?
>
> Joe Kinstle
> '68 2L
> BLK SRL
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steve Harvey
> Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 4:16 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] FW: To Chrome or Not to Chrome, That Is The Question
>
> Thanks to all who provided input. I had my 2000 valve cover done several
> years ago for around the same price and that was a much more labor intense
> process for the chromer because it's aluminum and it needed a great amount
> of prep work. I understand the Hugh price increase thanks to the epa so I
> guess I'll go with the re-chroming this winter. I'm sure I'll be happy with
> the results, especially if it helps me get a trophy or two! Thanks again.
>
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steve Harvey
> Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:48 AM
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] To Chrome or Not to Chrome, That Is The Question
>
> Group,
>
>
>
> I sent out pictures of my 2000 grill to several re-chroming shops here in
> Wisconsin. All returned quotes of around 250.00 to prep and re-chrome the
> grill. The grill is rust and dent free but the original chrome is very
dull.
> Has anyone had components powder coated with the chrome-like paints that
are
> on the market? $250.00 just seems too expensive for such a small piece of
my
> project car. Any input is appreciated.
>
>
>
> Steve
>
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